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Oklahoma Protocol for Pediatric Amplification Page 1
WATER
The following recommended protocols were developed by the Oklahoma Newborn Hearing Screening
Program (NHSP) in collaboration with the Oklahoma Audiology Taskforce (OKAT). These guidelines
were created in accordance with recommendations made by the American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The protocols take into consideration
other national organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Center for Disease
Control (CDC), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program, and the Joint Committee of
Infant Hearing (JCIH). Please reference those materials for further reading.
Protocols are to be implemented by individuals licensed by the State of Oklahoma to practice
audiology.
The two protocols included in this packet are as follows:
The OKLAHOMA PROTOCOL FOR PEDIATRIC AMPLIFICATION was developed to ensure
that Oklahoma children will receive full-time and consistent audibility of the speech signal at safe
and comfortable listening levels.
For electronic versions of the protocols or if you have additional questions or comments for the OKAT
Protocols Subcommittee, please email newbornscreen@health.ok.gov
Sincerely,
Patricia Burk, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT Debbie Earley, M.S., CCC-A
Facilitator, Oklahoma Audiology Taskforce (OKAT) Facilitator, OKAT Protocols Subcommittee
Program Coordinator Follow-up/Audiology Coordinator
Newborn Hearing Screening Program Newborn Hearing Screening Program
Oklahoma State Department of Health Oklahoma State Department of Health
Patriciaab@health.ok.gov DebbieE@health.ok.gov

Oklahoma Protocol for Pediatric Amplification Page 1
WATER
The following recommended protocols were developed by the Oklahoma Newborn Hearing Screening
Program (NHSP) in collaboration with the Oklahoma Audiology Taskforce (OKAT). These guidelines
were created in accordance with recommendations made by the American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The protocols take into consideration
other national organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Center for Disease
Control (CDC), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program, and the Joint Committee of
Infant Hearing (JCIH). Please reference those materials for further reading.
Protocols are to be implemented by individuals licensed by the State of Oklahoma to practice
audiology.
The two protocols included in this packet are as follows:
The OKLAHOMA PROTOCOL FOR PEDIATRIC AMPLIFICATION was developed to ensure
that Oklahoma children will receive full-time and consistent audibility of the speech signal at safe
and comfortable listening levels.
For electronic versions of the protocols or if you have additional questions or comments for the OKAT
Protocols Subcommittee, please email newbornscreen@health.ok.gov
Sincerely,
Patricia Burk, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT Debbie Earley, M.S., CCC-A
Facilitator, Oklahoma Audiology Taskforce (OKAT) Facilitator, OKAT Protocols Subcommittee
Program Coordinator Follow-up/Audiology Coordinator
Newborn Hearing Screening Program Newborn Hearing Screening Program
Oklahoma State Department of Health Oklahoma State Department of Health
Patriciaab@health.ok.gov DebbieE@health.ok.gov